Stefan Hell's Lab

Stefan Hell's Lab focuses on developing advanced microscopy techniques that allow scientists to see cells and molecules at much higher resolutions than traditional microscopes. By innovating methods like STED microscopy, his work overcomes the limit of how small objects we can see (about 200 nanometers). This enables detailed observation of biological processes inside living cells in real time, greatly enhancing our understanding of health, disease, and biological functions. His breakthroughs have revolutionized cell biology and earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014.